The Process
I am sure throughout your life you have heard the phrase “Trust the process”. Through hard times in life when nothing seems to make sense, you will feel lost and confused, and unable to do the very thing important people around you are telling you to do: “TRUST” So what exactly does this mean? Trust is defined in two ways: “Firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something” or “Commit to the safekeeping of someone or something”. Both of these definitions go hand in hand to define something that is so hard to do in everyday life. You may think, how are we supposed to have a firm belief in something we cannot see? In 1 Peter 1:8 , we are told “Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy!” You may seem lost in life, and wondering where God is in the very moment you need him. There have definitely been times throughout my life and during struggles when I constantly doubt there is even a God who loves me and cares about me, who would put me through these challenges. But i’m here to tell you that God is the very one who is right by your side through these times helping lead you to victory. He never fails to support and guide you, regardless of if it feels the opposite. Take a moment, and imagine life without God. No happy days, constant sorrow, and feelings of emptiness. He is the one who fills our cups and brings new joys every day. God is the only one who brings peace and fulfillment each day. That smile someone gave you in the hallway, that’s God. The sudden peace that flows through you, that’s God. The compliment you share to someone, that’s God. Nearly every kind and peaceful thing that fulfills our daily life, Thats God. He is always working in our life. An amazing quote I came across the other day is “I trust the next chapter because I know the author”. Life is an endless book of ups and downs. No matter the day or week you have had, it is all part of a wondrous book God is writing of our life. Every book is different, making no two people alike. So, on days when you feel as though nothing can go right, and you are feeling lost, just TRUST. Trust the next chapter, knowing God is the author, and there will always be a happy ending: Heaven. Knowing God is the author of our life should Bring you lifelong peace and happiness, something no one else could ever bring. So no matter what chapter you are in right now, rest assured that God is the writer, and he will make your book complete. It just takes trust. And I promise, you will be fulfilled.
XO,
Frances
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